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Moore, fellow governors seek more say over grid planning process
As states scramble to find reliable sources of electric power amid ever-growing demand for energy, Gov. Wes Moore and three fellow Democratic governors are seeking more say in the regional electric grid operator's future planning. The post Moore, fellow governors seek more say over grid planning process appeared first on Maryland Matters.
The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as state librarian
Librarians are supposed to keep quiet. Irene Padilla made her career as a librarian by speaking out. The post The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as state librarian appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Some states rethink data centers, as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid
Maryland appears to be bucking the national trend by going all in on data centers, despite the evidence of major energy and climate implications. The post Some states rethink data centers, as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Cannabis tax collections grew slightly, while some regions saw large variances
Maryland collected nearly $14.7 million in taxes on sales of recreational cannabis, an increase of less than .7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Office of the Comptroller. The post Cannabis tax collections grew slightly, while some regions saw large variances appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Personnel news: Democratic strategist carousel, Maryland PIRG seeks new leader
The carousel for smart, sought-after Democratic strategists in Maryland continues turning. The post Personnel news: Democratic strategist carousel, Maryland PIRG seeks new leader appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Nine years after Obergefell, number of same-sex marriages has jumped in Maryland
Same-sex couples could already get married in Maryland before the U.S. Supreme Court extended the right nationwide nine years ago, but the numbers have risen sharply since the ruling was handed down in Obergefell v. Hodges. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there were about 4,400 same-sex married couples in Maryland in 2012, the year […] The post Nine years after Obergefell, number of same-sex marriages has jumped in Maryland appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Hogan lays out five-point economic agenda for Senate race that echoes positions as governor
Hogan promoted a five-point platform — some of which mimics his ideology as governor — including lower taxes on retirees, increased access to affordable housing, reduced health care costs and opposition to policies that would increase costs of food, energy and basic necessities. The post Hogan lays out five-point economic agenda for Senate race that echoes positions as governor appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Red Line announcement imminent; advocates say there’s no time to waste
A year after state officials announced they would revive Baltimore's shelved Red Line light rail project, no announcement has been made -- but MDOT said it plans "a major announcement" Friday on the project. The post Red Line announcement imminent; advocates say there’s no time to waste appeared first on Maryland Matters.
The time is now to complete the Red Line
This isn’t 2014. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill opened numerous paths to federal funding that, if leveraged together, could substantially reduce the state's share of the cost for the Red Line. The post The time is now to complete the Red Line appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Prince George’s County Council sets dates for special election to replace Mel Franklin
Prince George’s County officials approved an expedited schedule for the special elections to replace former Council Member Jamel "Mel" Franklin, who was charged with multiple counts in what authorities said was a campaign theft scheme. The post Prince George’s County Council sets dates for special election to replace Mel Franklin appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships
President Joe Biden will pardon U.S. veterans who were discharged or convicted under military law for consensual same-sex relations, the administration announced Wednesday. The post Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Boards approve ‘ambitious’ goals for student test scores, absenteeism, teacher diversity
Maryland State Board of Education and Accountability and Implementation Board also reviewed updates on Blueprint plans. The post Boards approve ‘ambitious’ goals for student test scores, absenteeism, teacher diversity appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland teacher’s union president to step down Aug. 1 after six years in job
Cheryl Bost, an elementary school educator for 35 years who has served since August 2018 as president of the Maryland State Education Association, will retire after July 31. The post Maryland teacher’s union president to step down Aug. 1 after six years in job appeared first on Maryland Matters.
For both sides, abortion policy two years after Dobbs decision hinges on November
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, the battles rage among both advocates and lawmakers over the future of reproductive rights at the state and federal levels. The post For both sides, abortion policy two years after Dobbs decision hinges on November appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Latest poll shows Alsobrooks with 11-point edge over Hogan in Senate race
A new poll on Maryland's Senate race found Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) with an 11-point lead over former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in a matchup with third-party and independent candidates, and an 8-point margin over Hogan in a head-to-head race. The post Latest poll shows Alsobrooks with 11-point edge over Hogan in Senate race appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Vice president holds College Park abortion rights rally with all the trappings of a campaign event
Vice President Kamala Harris (D) stood in Ritchie Coliseum at the University of Maryland, College Park underneath a blue banner that said “Trust WOMEN” in large white text. Just underneath, in significantly smaller text, was a disclaimer: “Paid for by Biden for President.” At the Monday campaign event doubling as an abortion rights rally, supporters […] The post Vice president holds College Park abortion rights rally with all the trappings of a campaign event appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Moore’s ex-campaign manager helping to run a new anti-Hogan PAC
Gov. Wes Moore’s former campaign manager, who spent the last year and a half as a senior adviser and director of engagement to the governor, has left the administration to help run a new super PAC that aims to defeat former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the U.S. Senate election. Ned Miller’s new assignment is […] The post Moore’s ex-campaign manager helping to run a new anti-Hogan PAC appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Goodbye, Dali: Ship that caused Key Bridge collapse leaves Baltimore three months later
The Dali — the cargo ship that collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to its collapse on March 26 — finally left Baltimore Monday on its way to port in Norfolk, Virginia. The post Goodbye, Dali: Ship that caused Key Bridge collapse leaves Baltimore three months later appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Two years after Dobbs: How Maryland fits in the shifting landscape of abortion access
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court upended 50 years of abortion law with its Dobbs decision, Maryland has reaffirmed its position as an abortion-friendly state while other states have restricted or banned the procedure outright. Providers in Maryland say they have seen an increase in patients, including an influx from states with restrictive laws. […] The post Two years after Dobbs: How Maryland fits in the shifting landscape of abortion access appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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